There are 5 ways to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia by train, bus, rideshare or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 3h 13m
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 3h 43m
3 alternative options
Bus • 3h 35m
Train via Florence • 3h 48m
Drive • 2h 33m
Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Perugia. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Perugia. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Bologna Centrale Station and Perugia is 243 km. The road distance is 254.7 km.
The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €16 - €70.
The train from Bologna Centrale to Perugia takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €16 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €30 and takes 3h 35m.
- Distance: 242.7 km
- Duration: 3h 13m
What companies run services between Bologna Centrale Station, Italy and Perugia, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Perugia once daily. Tickets cost €16 - €22 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Trenitalia Frecce also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna Centrale to Perugia 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21 - €30 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €22
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €16 - €22
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €15
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20 - €70
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €20 - €28
- Base Standard
- €40 - €55
- Base Premium
- €45 - €70
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28 - €40
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €28 - €40
- Smart Flex
- €29 - €40
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Stazione Santa Maria Novella
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €150
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €150
- Seating Carriage
- €22 - €45
- Couchette Carriage
- €75 - €95
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bologna to Perugia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Perugia station.
Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Perugia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia is 255 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Bologna Centrale Station to Perugia.
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